Place profile · Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare

Is Sixmilebridge a good place to live?

Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare scores 66/100 for quality of life, #29 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “declining”. The median home sells for €337,500 (most €270,000–€381,444), it scores 68/100 for safety (48.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 2,832 people live here. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Updated September 2026 · Property Price Register + 20+ official sources, refreshed daily

Sixmilebridge is on the slide.

About average today — the fundamentals are slipping behind the rest of the country.

Unemployment fell 11% → 8%, in line with nationally Third-level education up only 4 points — behind the national rise Recorded crime rising faster than the town is growing

Where Sixmilebridge sits.

Co. Clare · 8 bus stops · 1 rail.

20 min
drive to Limerick

#29 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

66/100
#29 liveability#18 value
Affordability91
Family & community81
Environment80
Safety68
Transport & services65
Schools & education52
Local economy52

These seven scores and the 66/100 are measured across the V95 Eircode area, not Sixmilebridge alone — an area that takes in much of CLARE. A strong or weak pocket inside it can read very differently from the area average.

Ranked on quality of life alone — cost of living excluded, so the genuinely best areas rank top even though they cost more. Factor in price and Sixmilebridge is #18 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

House prices in Sixmilebridge: €337,500 median.

€270,000€381,444
32.7% new-build110 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

91/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

81/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

80/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

68/100
48.8/1,000 · Clare
Recorded crime rising faster than the town is growing

The score is for the V95 Eircode area; the crime rate is recorded per Garda division (Clare). Neither is measured for Sixmilebridge on its own.

The community here.

2,832 people.

Population is for Sixmilebridge itself (Census 2022, Small-Area boundary).

Going out, and getting things done.

129th most vibrant small town in Ireland, of 131 ranked.

2
social venues
#129 of 131 · #122 per head
1
everyday shops & services
#131 of 131 · #130 per head

Ranked against small towns only; tourist towns read high.

Who lives here.

38%
third-level
40%
professional
9.2%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Census profile and the affluence rating are Electoral Division figures — the CSO/Pobal area around Sixmilebridge, which is why this unemployment rate can differ from the one behind the quality-of-life scores above (those are Eircode-area wide).

Mostly owner-occupied.

76.6% own13.7% rent6.7% social

Sixmilebridge: common questions

Is Sixmilebridge a good place to live?

Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, scores 66/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #29 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Sixmilebridge safe?

Sixmilebridge scores 68/100 on safety, ~48.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Sixmilebridge?

The median sale price in Sixmilebridge over the last 24 months was €337,500, with most sales between €270,000 and €381,444 (Property Price Register, rolling 24 months).

How much does it cost to buy a house in Sixmilebridge?

The median sale price in Sixmilebridge over the last 24 months was €337,500, most between €270,000 and €381,444 (Property Price Register).

Is Sixmilebridge on the up?

Sixmilebridge is rated "Declining" — unemployment fell 11% → 8%, in line with nationally, third-level education up only 4 points — behind the national rise, recorded crime rising faster than the town is growing.

Are there new builds in Sixmilebridge?

About 33% of homes sold in Sixmilebridge in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Sixmilebridge?

9 planning applications were lodged within Sixmilebridge in the last 12 months, covering 28 residential units (65 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Sixmilebridge good for families?

Sixmilebridge scores 81/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Sixmilebridge?

Sixmilebridge scores 52/100 for schools and education, with 1 school in the area.

What is the commute like from Sixmilebridge?

Sixmilebridge is about 20 minutes by road from Limerick, with 1 rail stop nearby.

Compare Sixmilebridge with a nearby town

Sale prices from the Property Price Register (rolling 24 months). Quality of Life averages seven equal-weighted dimensions from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets (CSO census + SAPS, Garda crime, SEAI, EPA, DES schools, GTFS). Population is CSO Census 2022; the “on the up” trajectory compares 2016→2022. Figures refresh daily · an area assessment, not advice on a specific property. Updated September 2026.